Upcoming

Check back here periodically as there are a number of new offerings for the community throughout the year.

I am currently running a Dharma Book Study that runs from September to June, with a break in the Summer and a new book started in the Fall. New members will be considered for the next group starting in September 2025.

So far we have explored “In Love with the World” and “From Confusion to Clarity” by Mingyur Rinpoche and “Rebel Buddha” by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche. We are currently working in “Seeking the Heart of Wisdom” by Joseph Goldstein and Jack Kornfield.

In addition to reading the books together, we meditate, take refuge and “dedicate the merit” together in a Tibetan Buddhist format, and intermittently engage in other practices and prayers as well. The group is for people with at least some experience with Buddhism and meditation and a strong interest in doing study and practice.

Most of the members participate on-line, but if you’re in Portland, you’re welcome to come into my office from where I conduct the group. The group has turned out to be a combination of a study group, a spiritual sangha and a support group with all the members being very supportive of each other.

If you’re interested, please be in touch and we can talk and see whether you’d be a good fit to join the group in the Fall.

Testimonial

“When life presents us with serious challenges, we can take them on as our greatest opportunities for growth. That is also when we need the support and wisdom of others to meet the rigors of growth. I worked with Tom for three years and have never found him to be wanting in providing a safe and supportive place to work with the material reality and my inner voice presented to me. He has a true ability to listen, reflect and offer dialogue based on both his personal experience and his training. I can give no higher Praise to Tom in his practice and his personal integrity.”